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Engineering Manager, Software Development - Client Build

Riot GamesLos Angeles, USA
On-site Full-time

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Manager

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:Oversee and manage the build farms for all of Riot’s games, understanding customer needs, industry trends, and central initiatives to influence product direction and priorities effectively. Drive positive outcomes through proactive communication with customers and stakeholders, prioritizing value and fostering a culture of accountability. Lead and manage your team, focusing on performance management, team health, and career development through mentorship and identifying growth opportunities. Commit to operational excellence, ensuring systems are globally operational with a robust on-call rotation and proactive failure mitigation strategies. Provide clarity and purpose to your team, ensuring they connect their work to DevCon and Riot’s overarching mission, especially in uncharted territories.

About the job

Riot Games is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Client Build team in Los Angeles. This team builds and maintains the infrastructure that game teams use to create, package, and deliver working game builds. The work supports the Developer Connections (DevCon) initiative, which connects developers worldwide and helps ensure smooth, reliable game launches.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, focusing on their growth, performance, and accountability.
  • Design and implement organizational processes and technical solutions for build systems.
  • Ensure that developers and players have easy access to working game builds, minimizing extra effort for game teams.
  • Collaborate with Game Studios, R&D, and Central Tech to support the delivery of high-quality games on schedule.
  • Report to the Sr. Manager of Software Engineering for Developer Connections.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience managing software engineering teams, ideally in build infrastructure or related domains.
  • Ability to mentor engineers and foster professional growth.
  • Understanding of build creation processes and their impact on developer workflows.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach across technical and organizational boundaries.

About the Team

The Client Build team sits at the intersection of Game Studios, R&D, and Central Tech. The team's work enables game developers to focus on building great player experiences by providing reliable, efficient build systems and orchestration. The DevCon initiative, which this team supports, is central to Riot's ability to deliver future games to players worldwide.

About Riot Games

Riot Games is a pioneering game development company dedicated to connecting players and creators through innovative gaming experiences. Our teams strive to break new ground in the gaming industry, ensuring that our projects reach players with the quality and timeliness they deserve.

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